The aim of the course is to give the graduate students the knowledge of the high level nuclear wastes disposal and technological developments, site characterization and selection of the repository, safety analysis and long term tests.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ceren Kütahyalı

Learning Outcomes

1

Being able to comprehend geological disposal of the radioactive wastes and methods.

2

Being able to evaluate site characterization and selection.

3

Being able to discuss safety analysis of the nuclear waste repositories.

4

Being able to discuss critical precesses.

5

Being able to comprehend radionuclide migration.

6

Being able to comprehend corrosion studies and long term tests.

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Site characterization and selection. Geological repositories of radioactive waste. Safety analysis of HLW repository. Critical Processes. Corrosion studies, long-term testing. For how long should the waste be confined?

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week

Theoretical

Practice

Laboratory

1

Introduction of the course; components, importance – textbooks and other required materials